How to Mount a Drive as a Folder on Another Drive in Windows

Sometimes, you might need to mount a drive as a folder on another drive. This can be useful for managing disk space across different drives or for organizing data more effectively. Fortunately, Windows provides built-in tools to set this up. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to mount a drive as a folder on another drive in Windows.

Step 1: Open Disk Management

To begin, open the Disk Management console:

  • Press Win + X and select Disk Management from the menu, or type diskmgmt.msc in the Run dialog (Win + R) and press Enter.

Step 2: Locate the Drive You Want to Mount

In Disk Management, you’ll see a list of all disks and partitions connected to your system. Locate the drive that you want to mount as a folder on another drive.

Step 3: Mount the Drive as a Folder

  1. Right-click the drive you want to mount and select Change Drive Letter and Paths.
  2. In the new window, click Add.
  3. Select Mount in the following empty NTFS folder.
  4. Click Browse and choose the folder on another drive where you want to mount this drive. If the folder doesn’t exist yet, you can create it in Windows File Explorer.
  5. Click OK to confirm.

Step 4: Confirm and Finish the Setup

Once you click OK, the drive will be mounted as a folder on the selected drive. You can now access its contents by opening this folder in Windows File Explorer.

Benefits of Mounting a Drive as a Folder

Mounting a drive as a folder on another drive offers several advantages:

  • Simplified Navigation: All data is accessible within a single hierarchy, making the file system more organized.
  • Flexible Space Usage: You can optimize storage across drives without creating extra partitions or duplicating data.
  • Enhanced Security: You can set specific permissions for the mounted drive-folder, controlling access for particular users or applications.